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R905 XAN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,121 mi
Last recorded178,121 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 XAN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 178,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 167,449 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 167,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 156,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 150,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 127,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 112,305 miles

front number plate cracked and rear in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2008 112,305 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked and rear in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2007 97,805 miles

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,200 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

slight play in streeinr rack

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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R905 XAN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R905 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R905 XAN registered?

R905 XAN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R905 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 XAN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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